Do both people have to own the same modules in order to play online?

[maverick90]

For example, I have the F16, F18 and Supercarrier, but my friend only has the F16. If I set up a multiplayer for room for him to join. Will he be able to see the supercarrier and interact with it and will he be able to fly with me and see my F18 if he doesn't own that module?

[Dangerzone]

14 minutes ago, maverick90 said:

For example, I have the F16, F18 and Supercarrier, but my friend only has the F16. If I set up a multiplayer for room for him to join. Will he be able to see the supercarrier and interact with it and will he be able to fly with me and see my F18 if he doesn't own that module?

You don't have to own the same modules as each other to play online and see each other, however you can only use the modules that you have purchased. 

ie: If you put the supercarrier on, and you own it but your friend doesn't - he will be able to see the supercarrier, but will not be able to trap/land on it. (The arresting wires just won't work if he tries).

However he can definitely see you, and fly with you. 

The only time you need to own the same modules in order to fly multiplayer is that you need to own the same maps/terrains.

In regards to the supercarrier, I thought ED was working towards everyone being able to act, but those without the supercarrier module would only see a normal carrier, without the crew, and could interact, but wouldn't get the supercarrier's functions - just the old Stennis's functions - but I don't think we are there yet.

Edited April 20, 2024 by Dangerzone

[rob10]

9 minutes ago, Dangerzone said:

In regards to the supercarrier, I thought ED was working towards everyone being able to act, but those without the supercarrier module would only see a normal carrier, without the crew, and could interact, but wouldn't get the supercarrier's functions - just the old Stennis's functions - but I don't think we are there yet.

I can confirm it hasn't yet changed in terms of not being able to catch the wire without the supercarrier.  Ran into it the other night with someone that didn't have it and I didn't know that and we couldn't figure out why he wasn't catching on good landings.

[Exorcet]

1 hour ago, maverick90 said:

For example, I have the F16, F18 and Supercarrier, but my friend only has the F16. If I set up a multiplayer for room for him to join. Will he be able to see the supercarrier and interact with it and will he be able to fly with me and see my F18 if he doesn't own that module?

Modules are fine. You don't have to own the same ones.

You do need to own the same module to fly multicrew in 2+ seats.

Both players need asset packs to see the associated units from those.